[Soulbane]

Yeah, I'm down with everything you're saying, I just think you and I disagree when it comes to taste.

19's are bigger thus more expensive, the resulting tires will be more expensive, and there will be minnimal if not worse performance gains.

I'm an all SPEED kinda guy, looks is really not important to me. I'm frugal with my modding, so if the modification doesn't assist my performance, I don't waste my time/money on it.

The 18's or 17's, (in general, not always) will be cheaper, more comfortable, and give you the performance you want. Sometimes too large of a wheel creates problems in balance and handling.

JGTC 500 cars don't run anything larger than 18's for this very reason. The CUSCO STi, the ARTA NSX, the NISMO Fairlady Z, etc are pushing 350-500 whp on racing set ups. Granted their tire dimensions are around 305/40/18 on 18x10's, but still the point remains the same. There is a point where you're spending money on looks alone, and little on anything else.

If the show and looks is what you're aiming for, go for it man. But I'm just offering my opinion regarding the matter.

If I had my chance to upgrade my tC's wheels (which is not for a while) I'd still get 17's, my ideal wheels are 17x8.5 with +40mm offsets. I rode with 17's and 18's on my WRX, and I also rode on 18's with an '96 Eclipse GSX. 17's still felt and performed the best. I lean towards all performance (in touge and auto-x contexts) and little to no show.

Sleeper all the way.